A Numerical Method for Computing the Roots of Non-Singular Complex-Valued Matrices

Abstract

A method for the computation of the n th roots of a general complex-valued r × r non-singular matrix ? is presented. The proposed procedure is based on the Dunford–Taylor integral (also ascribed to Riesz–Fantappiè) and relies, only, on the knowledge of the invariants of the matrix, so circumventing the computation of the relevant eigenvalues. Several worked examples are illustrated to validate the developed algorithm in the case of higher order matrices.